The beautiful Los Compadres Ranch in Palm Springs was the setting for a fundraising event complete with barbecue for Gary Jeandron, who is running for State Assembly. Gary is a retired Palm Springs Police Chief Jeandron, serving over 30 years with the Palm Springs Police Department. He started as a Records Clerk and became chief […]

The Desert Hot Springs City Council convened at the Carl May Center for its regular session on Tuesday evening, March 4, 2014. The council made two presentations: (1) a certificate of appreciation to interim city Robert Adams for his service (his last day is next Wednesday); and (2) a certificate of recognition to the “Desert […]

Lisa Teuber, 18, and Lena Jahnke, 19, are volunteers with a public awareness campaign in Bonn, Germany called “Plastiktüten? Nein Danke!” or Plastic Bags? No, Thank You. They gave up plastic bags for Lent last year and continue their crusade to persuade customers to bring reusable bags when they go shopping. Closer to home cities […]

1 PALM SPRINGS Mizell Movie of the Week March is 60’s every Thursday at 10 a.m. March 13: American Graffiti, March 20: More American Graffiti, and March 27: Footloose. For more information, call 760-323-5689 x118. Women’s Club Annual Scholarship/Philanthropy Luncheon and Fashion Show on Friday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at Palm Springs […]

Desert Hot Springs, California – Faced with potential loss of basic City services, and possible bankruptcy looming on the horizon, the City Council of Desert Hot Springs voted Tuesday evening to place a vacant parcel funding measure on the June 2014 ballot. The recommended update to the existing, voter-approved Measure G parcel tax applies to […]

Connect with folks, for a day of fun with physical activities, health information, and resources for the entire family. Hit the day at an early run/walk 5K at 8am at the Desert Hot Springs High School Stadium. After an exhilarating run/walk you can join the activities at the Health Wellness Center across the street 11-750 […]

The Golden Eagles 5K Run/Walk for Life benefiting Desert Hot Springs High School athletics and healthy living programs is set for March 15 at 8 a.m. as part of the Desert Hot Springs High Family Wellness Day. The race begins and ends at the Desert Hot Springs High Stadium. Registration is $20 for walkers and […]

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – The Skyborne master-planned residential community, together with Family Services of the Desert (FSOD), hosted the Third Annual Skyborne 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event was a fundraiser for the non-profit FSOD / Food Now. Despite extremely chilly weather, dozens of people came out to tackle the […]

Story & Photos by Bruce Montgomery DESERT HOT SPRINGS – It was standing room only at the Desert Hot Springs City Council when it met at the Carl May Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3. It was a particularly momentous and emotional time for various city representatives and the residents in attendance. It marked Yvonne […]

The surprise shift in the days after the polls closed came as provisional and mail-in ballots were being counted. The uncertified totals as of noon last Saturday, and as Desert Star Weekly went to press on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 12, had Sanchez at 1,042 votes (43.2 percent) and Parks at 1,030 votes (42.7 […]